Heat Technicians

Location: Apple Creek, OH
Pay:$25–$35/hour, plus per diem and travel for qualified travelers
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: 40+ hours per week
Job Type: Contract

Skillforce is currently hiring experienced Heat Treat Technicians for a 6-week manufacturing project in Apple Creek, OH. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heat-treating equipment, monitoring temperature cycles, following processing specifications, and inspecting metal components to ensure they meet required quality standards.

Set up and operate heat-treating furnaces and related equipment according to established procedures and production requirements.

Load and unload metal parts and materials into furnaces, racks, baskets, and other processing equipment.

Monitor furnace temperatures, heating and cooling cycles, and processing times to ensure parts meet required specifications.

Follow heat-treating procedures, work instructions, and processing requirements for various metal components.

Monitor equipment operation and make adjustments as needed to maintain consistent processing conditions.

Perform hardness testing and other quality checks as required to verify finished-product specifications.

Inspect processed parts for defects, distortion, discoloration, or other quality concerns.

Maintain accurate records of furnace temperatures, cycle times, production quantities, and inspection results.

Identify equipment malfunctions or processing issues and report concerns to the appropriate personnel.

Perform routine equipment checks and assist with basic preventative maintenance.

Follow all safety procedures when handling hot materials, operating furnaces, and working around industrial equipment.

Maintain a clean, organized work area and comply with established quality and production standards.

Previous experience in heat treating, metal processing, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment.

Familiarity with heat-treating furnaces, temperature controls, and thermal processing equipment.

Ability to follow detailed work instructions, processing specifications, and safety procedures.

Knowledge of metal hardness testing, inspection methods, and quality control procedures is preferred.

Ability to monitor equipment readings, identify process variations, and maintain accurate production documentation.

Basic troubleshooting skills and the ability to recognize equipment or processing issues.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.

Ability to safely handle materials and work in a hot industrial environment.

Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

1st Shift: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM

2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM

3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM

$179 per day in per diem ($1,247 per week), paid for all days while traveling.

Travelers are compensated at their regular hourly rate for hours worked.

Personal vehicle travel reimbursed at $0.76 per mile.

Airfare provided for air travelers, with rental car and fuel reimbursement.

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and holiday pay

Employee referral program